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Use the Video card HDMI that is what I do and it works great you may need to configure the windows sound to 7.1 as well.

Have you placed different surge protectors running from different outlets than the other devices. I had a ground loop problem that was solved that way.

Yes check the default audio your PC will try to send it through the HDMI with the video and this may not be supported in your configuration. Look for manage audio devices in your control panel.

A good 2.1 system will work great. 5.1 systems make a lot of clutter but tend not to offer much bang if you're talking about those little sets that come in one box. I have a 2.1 creative set I now use on the TV which has lasted a very long time and still offers good sound, using a 7.1 and...

How do they connect with speaker wire or do they both have 3.5mm connectors?

yes there are ones that will attach just like the banana plug but have a thin wire extending from the end rather than a plug. cant say to what decimal the sound will differ due to this.

Most new receivers have a "zone" setting allowing you to select a second and third zone that being in another room. Whether you use it all in one room or spread out the receiver is a logical comprehensive choice for this feature set. I wouldn't do it because one of the reasons I paid the premium...

the TV tuner is less than 50 bucks and will already convert the signal. I have one, but I don't think you'll get anything more than basic channels and cspan, that's about all I get with my hapauge. Most shows I like are basic tv anyhow.

you do not need a sound card to use that head set. it uses a standard 3.5mm jack so you should be fine. only reason to get a sound card would be if you like the way audio sounds from a card significantly more than from your board. And I suggest you some how find the answer to that before...

The developers of Audacity have some good suggestions as to step you should take and things you should consider: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Improving_Recording_Quality The gist of the above link is as follows regarding hardware: Consider buying a USB audio device such as the external...

I assume there is no HDMI input on the receiver you are using or it is unavailable for some reason.

buy another adapter and split the cable to go to both your TV and the VCR. If you are going to be using it a long time I think the investment is worth it only 40-50 bucks you can get it at walmart I think. More advanced options would be buying a cable card expansion for your PC or a box yourself...

Don't get monster speaker wire or plugs because they are too pricy. you'll need a wire stripper, some 14 gauge speaker wire and four banana plugs per speaker (your sub will use a different connection but can use wire). Let me know if you go that way and have any trouble I think I hit about every...

I am partial to the ultrawide from LG. I've had it about a year and it works great and I see more rendered in game on my peripherals

I went with a receiver instead of a sound card and I'm glad. A receiver can be used in many other configurations (laptop, TV, cable box, ect...) whereas a sound card is stuck with just your one PC. Also I much prefer having the audio run out through the video cards HDMI. a good receiver is...